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More on the PAWS Act

From left to right: Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), President Joe Biden, Congresswoman Kathleen Rice (NY-04) and Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) in the Oval Office. (Photo courtesy of the White House Photo Office)
From left to right: Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), President Joe Biden, Congresswoman Kathleen Rice (NY-04) and Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) in the Oval Office. (Photo courtesy of the White House Photo Office)

From Rep. Elissa Slotkin:

U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) today joined President Joe Biden at the White House to witness the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act be signed into law. The PAWS Act, which Rep. Slotkin has led in two consecutive Congresses, will help connect veterans with service dogs in their communities via a new program administered by the Veterans Affairs Administration. The bill passed the House in May and the Senate in August with overwhelming bipartisan support. Continue reading More on the PAWS Act